Comparison

RefereeWatch vs RugbyCoachingDiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RefereeWatch

This app provides referees with professional match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for various sports. It offers features like event logging, stoppage time management, and HealthKit integration, with both free and premium tiers available.

Highlights
  • Professional match timing
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Score tracking
  • Match event logging
  • Stoppage time management
  • HealthKit fitness tracking
  • Customizable match presets
Features
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RefereeWatch transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into the ultimate officiating tool. Designed specifically for sports referees and officials, this app delivers professional-grade match timing, score tracking, and performance analytics for six major sports. SUPPORTED SPORTS Soccer and Football Rugby Union and League Field Hockey Basketball Handball American Football Each sport features accurate timing rules including period lengths, halftime breaks, overtime, and stoppage time calculations tailored to official regulations. KEY FEATURES Professional Match Timing Start, pause, and manage match time with a single tap. The large, clear display shows elapsed time, period information, and stoppage time at a glance. Automatic notifications alert you when periods end. Apple Watch Integration Run matches directly from your wrist. The standalone Watch app works independently without requiring your iPhone nearby. Perfect for referees who need hands-free operation on the field. Score Tracking Record goals, points, and scores for both teams with quick-tap controls. Review the complete scoring timeline after each match. Match Events Log yellow cards, red cards, substitutions, injuries, and timeouts. Each event is timestamped and linked to the match record for accurate reporting. Stoppage Time Management Track injury time and delays with dedicated stoppage time controls. Announce additional time with confidence using precise calculations. HealthKit Fitness Tracking Monitor your physical performance during matches. Track steps, distance covered, heart rate, calories burned, and heart rate zones. Review heatmaps showing your positioning and movement patterns. Match History Access complete records of all officiated matches. Review scores, events, duration, and performance data. Export match reports for league submissions or personal records. Customizable Presets Create and save custom match configurations for different leagues, age groups, or tournament formats. Switch between presets instantly before each match. DESIGNED FOR REFEREES RefereeWatch was built with input from active referees who understand the demands of officiating. The interface prioritizes quick access to essential controls while minimizing distractions during play. Whether you officiate youth recreational games or competitive league matches, RefereeWatch scales to meet your needs with both free and premium feature tiers. PREMIUM FEATURES Advanced stoppage time tracking Movement heatmaps and positioning analysis Full HealthKit integration with heart rate zones Custom match presets Unlimited match history Detailed performance analytics Download RefereeWatch today and bring professional-grade tools to every match you officiate. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RugbyCoachingDiary

Features
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Rugby Coaching Diary is the complete planning and organisation platform for rugby coaches. Designed for coaches at all levels, Rugby Coaching Diary helps you create structured training sessions, organise weekly plans and build long-term player development programmes throughout the season. Whether you're coaching youth rugby, schools, academies or senior teams, Rugby Coaching Diary provides a simple and effective way to stay organised and deliver high-quality coaching. Quick Session Planner Need a session fast? The Quick Session Planner allows coaches to build a structured training session in under two minutes. Simply select your coaching focus, session duration, player numbers and available space, and Rugby Coaching Diary will create a practical session outline to help you get started quickly. Perfect for busy coaches who need a simple solution without spending hours planning. Session Builder • Create and customise rugby training sessions • Organise drills and activities • Save and reuse sessions • Build sessions tailored to your team's needs Weekly Planning • Plan training weeks in advance • Structure coaching themes • Keep players progressing consistently • Align sessions with upcoming fixtures Season Planning • Build annual coaching programmes • Track objectives throughout the season • Align training with match demands • Support long-term player development Coaching Library • Store drills and coaching activities • Access sessions quickly • Create your own coaching resources • Build a personalised coaching database Session Sharing • Export professional session plans as PDF documents • Share sessions with coaching staff and support teams • Improve communication and consistency across your programme Player Development Focus • Plan around team and individual goals • Monitor coaching priorities • Support long-term player growth • Create a more structured coaching environment Perfect For • Rugby coaches • School rugby programmes • Youth rugby clubs • Community rugby clubs • Performance and academy coaches Rugby Coaching Diary helps coaches spend less time on administration and more time developing players and delivering great coaching sessions. Plan. Organise. Coach. Develop.

Screenshots

RefereeWatch4 screens
RugbyCoachingDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RugbyCoachingDiary at none against RefereeWatch's 2. RugbyCoachingDiary also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RefereeWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RugbyCoachingDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RefereeWatch versus RugbyCoachingDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefereeWatchRugbyCoachingDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastin MichaelAndrew Royle

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RefereeWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

RugbyCoachingDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefereeWatch free?
RefereeWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RugbyCoachingDiary free?
RugbyCoachingDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefereeWatch or RugbyCoachingDiary have ads?
Neither RefereeWatch nor RugbyCoachingDiary shows ads.

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